Xbox 720 with internet requirement is a risky move

Product-Reviews writes: If true, this is obviously a bold move to combat the huge piracy problem that they have right now with the Xbox 360, so on that basis alone it’s not a totally surprising move by Microsoft, as it’s clear that they need to do something about it. Over here in Asia, we are amazed to see just how easy it is to pick up copied Xbox 360 discs for next to nothing. If Microsoft are going to attempt to put an end to this, having a constant internet connection as a requirement may be the only possible solution to this.

I don't like the idea. My router sometimes drops connection, what happens if that's midway through a single player game?

When I online multiplayer I always connect to my modem direct so it won't drop out. But when I 'm playing single player I leave the router on the modem so that the family can use the PC online and the Wifi.

It will only be a problem for non pirates like myself, because the pirates will hack it anyway.

Not everyone in the world has internet or the most stable connections. I know alot of people who love out of towns here in Australia and they play offline most the time since it costs a shit load of money just to have 3 gb of mobile broadband data. This sort of idea is stupid and they will lose a bit of sales.

this next generation is gonna be a joke for consumers . from no used games to you need a internet connection to play a single player game. this is gonna put off alot of people and maybe even turn them away from no freedom console's. you can only constrain someone to a certain time , but once he has enough , he will turn on you